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VP Shunt
To treat hydrocephalus, a common surgical procedure utilized is a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. This condition is characterized by an accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain ventricles. This buildup can cause increased pressure on the brain resulting in symptoms such as headaches, mobility issues, and cognitive impairment. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can lead to severe brain damage.
The VP shunt aids in relieving this pressure by taking away the surplus fluid from the brain and draining it into the abdomen from where it can be absorbed into blood flow. The doctor places one end of the shunt inside one of the brain ventricles during the operation while placing the other end in the abdomen thereby establishing a pathway within which CSF flows. There is always a valve incorporated in most shunt systems which regulates how much CSF accesses other parts of our bodies to avoid draining out too much at once.
VP shunting is quite effective in managing cases of hydrocephalus reducing symptoms severity and improving patients’ life quality substantially. Regular monitoring should however be conducted to ensure that the shunt works well and identify if there are any complications associated with use. Your health care provider will discuss with you about benefits and risk factors pertaining to this procedure as well as what to expect after undergoing it so as enable you make an informed decision regarding its management options
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The VP (Ventriculoperitoneal) Shunting procedure starts at USD 4,500. This surgery relieves excess brain fluid by diverting it to the abdomen, alleviating symptoms of hydrocephalus. Contact us for more information
A hospital stay of 7-10 days is typically required for monitoring and adjustment to the shunt system.
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